LET'S CHAT AT THE TABLE!
Teens, pull up a chair
WELCOME TO DINNER
Welcome to the Dinner Table Talk! Let's properly equip ourselves to engage in thought-provoking, educated exchanges. In our online "dinner" chat, we will cover world news free of bias and look at differing perspectives for analysis. This a great space to discover the capabilities of an open mind and unveil our true beliefs. Let's get eager, let's get thinking, let's get passionate, and most of all, let's challenge our own comfortable ideals and put them to the test. We should discover how to learn, not what to learn. So when it's time to actually sit down at your table, you can begin the conversation with a firm standing!
There's not just one virus
Trailing right behind Covid19 is a virus just as dangerous, misinformation. As social media and unreliable sources begin to infect our population, we are often left victim to false information. Specifically, Gen Z struggles to attain factual material as they drown upon distorted/heavily biased news. This can be stopped through increased awareness on altered stories and a platform appealing to growing minds other than Social Media. It is pivotal that teens develop these skills so that they can participate in future elections with real facts interwoven with their own personal conclusions.
"And let me offer lesson number one about America: All great change in America begins at the dinner table. So, tomorrow night in the kitchen I hope the talking begins"
Ronald Reagan
PURPOSE
What does this all mean?
As an impressionable, young demographic, it is vital that teenagers receive a comfortable platform where they can explore their own perspectives free of judgement. Social Media not only overwhelms Gen Z with an influx of information, but also projects false reports. Hopefully after exploring this resource, one can feel they have a grip over the knowledge they retain whilst encouraging others to engage as well.
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*I am participating in the dinner table talk because I’m super passionate about the environment, and I recognize the consequences of single-use plastics. I get a sense of hope, considering that China is heavily involved in manufacturing, and they are actively trying to change their approach to plastic. It shows that reducing plastic waste is possible, even for a big country like the U.S.
Hunter Gross
*I am participating in the dinner table talk because my Mom was involved with the Rotary Club Foundation’s National Eradication annual trips to small communities in India who also face very similar problems with Polio. I wanted to shed light on this amazing accomplishment.
Emma Freiberg
*I'm participating in the dinner table talk because I am currently studying philosophy as well as sociology at Moorpark College. The profundities of religion fascinate me. I believe that everyone should grasp knowledge on this current drop and the relevant effects.
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Matty Patten
*I am participating in the dinner table talk because I want to shed light on pressing matters occurring throughout the world. I believe studying other countries can help us understand our own.
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Emily Jones
*I am participating in the dinner table talk because I want to raise awareness on our current environmental situation and help people educate themselves on how we, as humans, affect our environment and how we can help preserve it.
Chloe Rouse
*I am participating in the dinner table talk because I had lead poisoning one time so I wanted to share the consequences of it.
Hailey Valladares
*I am participating in the dinner table talk because seagrass is incredibly interesting to me as I am a profound plant lover. I wanted to share my love of plants with others!
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